| From the Bridge:
We are more thana full week into summer and although the weather has not been totally cooperative (what else in new in Central New York?) the business of summer at the club is in full swing. We have already hosted two big regattas, the Lasers on May 30 and the Lightning Flash Bash on June 20 & 21. Both were well attended - everyone loves to come to Willow Bank as all of our fleets put on great events.
Members coming down to the club for Father's Day brunch were entertained by trying to find the Lightnings in the Fog. The leeward mark was just off of our NW mooring buoy and we were told that the boats had rounded the mark, but they couldn't be seen from the clubhouse.  Thanks to everyone who worked on Father's Day Brunch - the food was terrific and what a great way to celebrate Fathers!
Sailing and swimming lessons started on Monday, June 29th. It's too late to sign up for the first session, but later sessions still have room. Check on the website for forms and more information.
WBYC Sailing instructors are making themselves available this summer to give adult lessons to anyone interested in improving their sailing skills. Our instructors are all US Sailing trained and certified and have experience in a wide variety boats and teaching all different sailing levels. Look at the club or on the website for more information.
See you at the club,
Commodore |
Thanks to Rush Marshall for sending this photo of the 2009 launch of Willis Diefendorf's Cape Dory Typhoon. The Typhoon was designed by Carl Alberg in the mid 1960's and there are more than 2,000 sailing all over the US and the Carribean.
The First Friday Fish Fry of the summer will be held on July 10th from 5:30 - 8:00PM. 
August 1st is the date of the Annual Willow Bank Yacht Club Member-Guest Dinner Dance. Details will be sent out and posted on the website soon, but mark your calendars now as this is a party you will not want to miss. The Stan & Mike Band will once again be providing the music and it should be a great evening.
Summer is a time for fun, especially for our children, but let's make sure that they stay safe as well. Lifejackets should be worn by children when fishing from the piers and parents need to remember that children need to be supervised on the lawn, beach and in the lake even when lifeguards are on duty. It is up to all of us to make certain that this is a safe summer. Club rules are posted on the bulletin board and in your directory.
